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I have a different take: Volunteer for the most difficult, nasty project your company has. Put a huge time estimate on it, then just chug along, but eventually

I have a different take: Volunteer for the most difficult, nasty project your company has. Put a huge time estimate on it, then just chug along, but eventually get it done, and on time. This keeps you from being pestered by all the little things that come up, plus you need to focus, so working from home is acceptable sometimes, and when it's done, you look like a hero.

lionhearted 17y ago
I'm with you. It seems like the articles points are, "How to survive at a dysfunctional company for a while." The most successful people I know are the go-getter type, not fake "look how busy I am" people, but people who really took on unique challenges and did them. Being a decent soldier and shirking off a lot of the nonsense would make you decently paid with a some job security, but I reckon it's not the way to get far ahead. But everyone has different priorities - it seems like a lot of people aren't look for much out of work besides some stability and a paycheck, then they enjoy their families, hobbies, friends, projects outside of work. That seems like it can be good too.
- nixme 17y ago
  I think most are misinterpreting this article. Take a look at Dudley B.'s other writing. It's all a tongue-in-cheek commentary on office life, a la Dilbert. For example, "How to surf the web at work and avoid wandering eyes" (http://www.examiner.com/x-3040-Life-in-the-Cubicle-Examiner~y2009m5d26-How-to-surf-the-web-at-work-and-avoid-wandering-eyes http://www.examiner.com/x-3040-Life-in-the-Cubicle-Examiner~...) I'd say most of his satire is very much on point.
  - Ardit20 17y ago
    Right, so what he said is not advise? Cus I was beginning to think that the guy is deluded, because well there is nothing to support what he says. I mean, if I want opinions I can turn on the telly and listen to politicians parrot all day!
  - euroclydon 17y ago
    I find his humor "elusive." I much prefer The Register's BOFH though I haven't read it in years.
gaius 17y ago
The real problems most companies have can't be solved without pissing a lot of people off, tho'. Unless all the people whose decisions lead you into that situation are no longer there...

lionhearted 17y ago

I'm with you. It seems like the articles points are, "How to survive at a dysfunctional company for a while." The most successful people I know are the go-getter type, not fake "look how busy I am" people, but people who really took on unique challenges and did them. Being a decent soldier and shirking off a lot of the nonsense would make you decently paid with a some job security, but I reckon it's not the way to get far ahead. But everyone has different priorities - it seems like a lot of people aren't look for much out of work besides some stability and a paycheck, then they enjoy their families, hobbies, friends, projects outside of work. That seems like it can be good too.

nixme 17y ago
I think most are misinterpreting this article. Take a look at Dudley B.'s other writing. It's all a tongue-in-cheek commentary on office life, a la Dilbert. For example, "How to surf the web at work and avoid wandering eyes" (http://www.examiner.com/x-3040-Life-in-the-Cubicle-Examiner~y2009m5d26-How-to-surf-the-web-at-work-and-avoid-wandering-eyes http://www.examiner.com/x-3040-Life-in-the-Cubicle-Examiner~...) I'd say most of his satire is very much on point.
- Ardit20 17y ago
  Right, so what he said is not advise? Cus I was beginning to think that the guy is deluded, because well there is nothing to support what he says. I mean, if I want opinions I can turn on the telly and listen to politicians parrot all day!
- euroclydon 17y ago
  I find his humor "elusive." I much prefer The Register's BOFH though I haven't read it in years.

gaius 17y ago

The real problems most companies have can't be solved without pissing a lot of people off, tho'. Unless all the people whose decisions lead you into that situation are no longer there...